I hope you’re all doing well ❤️ I try my best to put out helpful ideas to help anyone looks for cheap meal ideas! Using pantry ingredients is how we save a lot with low waste!
I was just thinking how great you've been abt money and good food at very affordable prices. I'm grateful to have you to tune in to when I'm feeling overwhelmed and depressed. You are such an encouragement. Thank You.
Even if you consider yourself a bit of a prepper like me, cleaning out your storage/pantry a bit is a good idea to make sure you use up what you have. Of course it all depends on the shelf life of foods and the amounts of what you do have. The other day I found 3 opened boxes of pasta. Were they different shapes? Yes. But, could I put those bits and pieces together to make a meal? Sure. Then I'll have more space for other things in my pantry.
Exactly!!! We have that same thing constantly because it’s just the two I’d us sometimes things are half eaten and they do have to be used!! I’d rather find ways to use the little odds and ends than toss them because I put it off and let them sit!!
Two things I like to do with polenta. First if you are using the polenta in the tube (as you did in the video), you can cube the polenta and use it as a substitute for tofu. I have a soy allergy, and I use cubed polenta in things like tofu-potato curry, instead of tofu. The second thing I do is make polenta from scratch in a pot. The polenta gets poured onto a baking sheet and baked as a gluten-free pizza crust.
Yum to both!! I hadn't thought about it as a tofu sub but that sounds great!! I've made my own polenta with grits before but now I need to try it for a pizza crust!!
I was on a polenta kick for awhile some years back. One thing I would do is slice it ( maybe just slightly thinner than in your video) and then pan fry, and top with warm refried beans, then another polenta, then refried beans, etc., think little stacks. I would top with green chilies or salsa, but you could really do anything Mexican inspired. They were really good! I also just saw something where they air fried the polenta, so that might be worth a try!
Yes ma’am! You sure did inspire me!! Pancakes especially😍Never tried making my own ketchup but looks easy and delicious. Bean soup I will definitely make. Been thinking about making one. Woohoo! I’ve got some meals to make this week!♥️ Thanks so much MiRanda.
Also if you combine plant milk and chop up you polenta it will melt and be like creamy grits. You can add spices and serve like mash potatoes on your recipes just an fyi
So appreciate your videos. I'm not the best at meal planning and often neglect utilizing canned, jared, and even flours and freezer items I have on hand. My goal over next couple weeks it's to ensure I'm doing just that. Thanks so Miranda!
You can do it! Write out a list of what you have, than from that list create another with meals!!! Explore Pinterest for ideas you’ll find it’s so fun!
Now more than EVER we need your videos on affordable meals! You and Mindy have been a huge inspo for me in my kitchen for sure! And the best part is you can customize these types of meals with whatever you can find in your pantry!
I’m glad you find what I share helpful! I don’t create for others - I create what we’re doing with great hope someone clicks a video and sees something they can use in their own life! It’s real life-- we budget strict like many others Americans! ❤️
IHOP used to have corncake pancakes on their menu. I was so disappointed when they stopped making them. They were my go-to order, I loved them. The copycat recipes out there are pretty satisfactory. Corncake pancakes are delicious!
I had the same polenta this past week and ate it just heated up in the microwave with other veggies topped with balsamic glaze. Try it out with the glaze next time. You will definitely love it!
Hi Miranda. All of these look delicious!!! One idea for the polenta is to cut it into rounds and either pan fry them or airfry them. Once they are a bit crispy make them into little pizzas by addind your pizza toppings and pop them under the broiler. You can top them with pasta sauce or baked beans. Oh and chili!!! Delicious!!!
Polenta ideas: top with gravy, marinara/white sauce, sautéed veggies, or fried with fruit or syrup for breakfast... or a good episode of 'Will it waffle?'
I have an emergency food storage because you never know if natural disaster strikes you can’t get to the grocery store or a enemy country attacks the power grid. So I do have a food storage for emergency use. I’ve got food that can last 20 years. I am a prepper.
I love all these recipes. So very tasty and delicious. I haven't made polenta in such a long time. I'm definitely making that ketchup too. Thank you so much!
I'm always trying to use up things in my freezer too. I keep a running list of items and the order I should use them in. Great job creating delicious meals!
Great idea! I do that too hence why that list was in my pantry! I start looking at what I have when I'm making meals and make a list of what I want to use up and than write out the ideas that come from those items!!
Great video. I love using up pantry items and also don't do alot food storage anymore other than canning what I need. I have never had cornmeal pancakes but will be soon as they look delicious. Thank you for putting up the cost per meal. I really appreciate all the thought and love you put into your videos 👍
Delicious-looking meals! Don't forget to check your beans for stones. I used to think it was not necessary because I'd never found one but I think it depends on the brand. I bought some mayocoba beans (delicious btw) from a different brand than the ones I'm used to and there were like 5 pebbles in there!
@@flourishingmiranda I just thought I’d share because I never used to do it. Idk what compelled me to look that day but I was shocked! I’ve never found one again lol
Great inspiration! All those recipes look very tasty :) I have some frozen strawberries I wanted to use up and I'm getting tired of smoothies haha, so I think I'll make some pancakes with homemade fruit syrup!! Thank you for the great ideas and recipes
Great video! I've always wanted to try making my own ketchup but have never done so. Also, those cornbread pancakes look delicious! I have lots of odds and ends to use up in my pantry now, including an opened bag of cornmeal. You've just given me an idea!
Same but you need to make your own!! It’s so good! And yay I’m so happy I could help you use something up but warning you’ll be addicted to cornmeal pancakes!! They’re so good!
I’ve had a version of the cornbread pancakes. Mine are thicker & we call them corn fritters. They are delicious. I love cornmeal gravy too which southerners call sawmill gravy. I have all the ingredients for that soup plus I have some cabbage that needs to be used.😍
I always thought fritters had veggies -- I grew up in the tippy top north I know nothing about southern food but yummmmmmmmm! Okay I just made a cabbage recipe YESTERDAY that’ll be in a video Saturday! So you might need to get more fair warning!
We keep a fully stocked working pantry and have some long term food storage, but always did before the end of 2019/start of 2020 when the pandemic hit. But this is also something I grew up having, at least a basic pantry, and once I had my son I wanted to make sure we always have several months of basics on hand, that way when things got tight, we always had something to eat. Loved the ideas you shared with us! Quick question, I'm curious to know why you don't use much, if any oil at all when you're cooking? I can understand not using it from a gastric issue standpoint.
When I first went plant based I came across the starch solution! I had never really used oil in my cooking because I think veggies cooked in oil is very heavy but when I went PB and saw the reasons why many don’t use it I just continued!! I eat oils in foods if it’s in it, but not to cook with at all anymore
Hi Miranda! I really like the pancake recipe. I am starting my own RUclips channel probably in the late spring. I was wondering if you would mind if I use that recipe. I will be doing silent artsy videos with subtitles that have cooking and every day life content. I’m kind of excited. I’m going out with my sister this weekend to get some equipment. 😁 I will give credit where it is due. As always I love your videos. You are a life saver. Peace and love. ❤️
Absolutely! ❤️ I’m so excited for you let me know when it’s up and running! Recipes are meant to be shared!!!❤️ I also feel like recipes can’t be owned-- everything’s been done before under the sun and it’s hard to come up with something complete original now a days!! I hope you find youtube to be a fun creative outlet like I do!!
@@flourishingmiranda I was gifted a "brown sugar disc" from Pampered Chef and I think it's just a disc made of terracotta. I haven't tried it yet, but the review on it are good.
Also the fact that you have to add caveats about serving size/cost of food is ridiculous. One would think people would realize every situation/person is different and to just take what works for them and add to it. We eat meat in my house. I don't say your ideas don't work for me. I take your ideas and add meat if I want. Other times, I make as is. And if you get a bell pepper for 79 cents, I don't get upset. I buy my 99 cent one and still make an affordable meal.
Oh Leslie -- if everyone was like you I’d be happy as a clam!!! You didn’t know it was my fault grocery prices vary and gas prices are going up?! 🤣🤣 of course that’s a joke you know that but incase a troll rolls by -- I think it’s so important people listen to their bodies so they’re eating enough!! Sometimes getting someone to click on a video or for RUclips to recommend it I have to put a $$$ amount and some people really do think it’s bible - what I said is $1.50 or less and if I’m wrong they let me know!! Once I shared a week for eats from Whole Foods for $25 per the title. But my total cost was like $25.87 and this one lady sent me an email to tell me how misleading I am 🤣🤣🤣🤣 people really get hung up on the wrong things when I’m just trying to help! The world can always use a little more love
I hope you’re all doing well ❤️ I try my best to put out helpful ideas to help anyone looks for cheap meal ideas! Using pantry ingredients is how we save a lot with low waste!
@@davidthescottishvegan thank you!
I was just thinking how great you've been abt money and good food at very affordable prices. I'm grateful to have you to tune in to when I'm feeling overwhelmed and depressed. You are such an encouragement. Thank You.
Those corncakes are delicious with whole kernel corn added to the batter. Yum!
Mmmmm!!!!
Great idea!!
You can fry the polenta up and put maple syrup or cooked berries on top and eat it for breakfast
Even if you consider yourself a bit of a prepper like me, cleaning out your storage/pantry a bit is a good idea to make sure you use up what you have. Of course it all depends on the shelf life of foods and the amounts of what you do have. The other day I found 3 opened boxes of pasta. Were they different shapes? Yes. But, could I put those bits and pieces together to make a meal? Sure. Then I'll have more space for other things in my pantry.
Exactly!!! We have that same thing constantly because it’s just the two I’d us sometimes things are half eaten and they do have to be used!! I’d rather find ways to use the little odds and ends than toss them because I put it off and let them sit!!
Two things I like to do with polenta. First if you are using the polenta in the tube (as you did in the video), you can cube the polenta and use it as a substitute for tofu. I have a soy allergy, and I use cubed polenta in things like tofu-potato curry, instead of tofu. The second thing I do is make polenta from scratch in a pot. The polenta gets poured onto a baking sheet and baked as a gluten-free pizza crust.
Yum to both!! I hadn't thought about it as a tofu sub but that sounds great!! I've made my own polenta with grits before but now I need to try it for a pizza crust!!
I was on a polenta kick for awhile some years back. One thing I would do is slice it ( maybe just slightly thinner than in your video) and then pan fry, and top with warm refried beans, then another polenta, then refried beans, etc., think little stacks. I would top with green chilies or salsa, but you could really do anything Mexican inspired. They were really good! I also just saw something where they air fried the polenta, so that might be worth a try!
Yes ma’am! You sure did inspire me!! Pancakes especially😍Never tried making my own ketchup but looks easy and delicious. Bean soup I will definitely make. Been thinking about making one. Woohoo! I’ve got some meals to make this week!♥️ Thanks so much MiRanda.
Its so easy and CHEAP! Tastes way better than store bought too which I'm so happy with!
Also if you combine plant milk and chop up you polenta it will melt and be like creamy grits. You can add spices and serve like mash potatoes on your recipes just an fyi
I always like your recipe videos, but I think this is my favorite one so far. I’m planning on trying everything. Lol thank you so much
Thank you so much Gretchen!
Ok those corn pancakes look bomb. I am gonna try to make those yum!
So appreciate your videos. I'm not the best at meal planning and often neglect utilizing canned, jared, and even flours and freezer items I have on hand. My goal over next couple weeks it's to ensure I'm doing just that. Thanks so Miranda!
You can do it! Write out a list of what you have, than from that list create another with meals!!! Explore Pinterest for ideas you’ll find it’s so fun!
@@flourishingmiranda Yet another great idea!! Awesome 😉 Thank you 💜
Now more than EVER we need your videos on affordable meals! You and Mindy have been a huge inspo for me in my kitchen for sure! And the best part is you can customize these types of meals with whatever you can find in your pantry!
I’m glad you find what I share helpful! I don’t create for others - I create what we’re doing with great hope someone clicks a video and sees something they can use in their own life! It’s real life-- we budget strict like many others Americans! ❤️
IHOP used to have corncake pancakes on their menu. I was so disappointed when they stopped making them. They were my go-to order, I loved them. The copycat recipes out there are pretty satisfactory. Corncake pancakes are delicious!
I totally agree! My husband was so sad when these were gone!
@@flourishingmiranda no one I know remembers them. I can't be alone though, the copycat recipes are out there. Yours looked fantastic.
Cornbread pancakes...... LOVE THEM ..... I put a can of drained Rotel and some vegan cheese in them and you have Mexican cornbread...... Yummy!!!!
Can I come over for dinner next time you make it?! Sounds amazing!!!
I had the same polenta this past week and ate it just heated up in the microwave with other veggies topped with balsamic glaze. Try it out with the glaze next time. You will definitely love it!
I like balsamic just never use it! Ill give it a try!
Hi Miranda. All of these look delicious!!! One idea for the polenta is to cut it into rounds and either pan fry them or airfry them. Once they are a bit crispy make them into little pizzas by addind your pizza toppings and pop them under the broiler. You can top them with pasta sauce or baked beans. Oh and chili!!! Delicious!!!
Someone else just mentioned this and IT SOUNDS SO GOOD!! I'll be giving this a go thank you so much for that idea!!!
@ Adriann Schmitke that sounds delicious I'll definitely have to try that with the polenta, as I never know what to do with it, even though I love it
Noticed you changed your name. I love your channel
Thank you! I left a little explanation on my last video! ❤️
Polenta can be made from corn meal or also cornmeal made from corn grits Hominy.
Polenta ideas: top with gravy, marinara/white sauce, sautéed veggies, or fried with fruit or syrup for breakfast... or a good episode of 'Will it waffle?'
Love it!! So many good ideas yum yum yum!
polenta with lentil bolognese-yummmm
Mmmm!
I have an emergency food storage because you never know if natural disaster strikes you can’t get to the grocery store or a enemy country attacks the power grid. So I do have a food storage for emergency use. I’ve got food that can last 20 years. I am a prepper.
Interesting! That’s not me but I know many preppers are out there! Definitely smart if you live in an area known for natural disasters!
I have made waffles with cornbread batter before and they are also fantastic!
I just made them as waffles this week so fantastic!!
I slice my polenta and top with sauce and a bit of vegan cheese and eat like mini pizzas. I sometimes add mushrooms and green peppers on top as well.
OKKK! That sounds Amazing!
I’ve never had cornbread pancakes 🥞, Thankyou for sharing 🙏🙏
You’re going to LOVE them!!
Polenta is awesome with pasta sauce on it. I make my own marinara.
Mmmmm!!!
In the south we call corn pancakes like the “hot water cornbread “. So good!
So good!!!! 😍😍😍
I love all these recipes. So very tasty and delicious. I haven't made polenta in such a long time. I'm definitely making that ketchup too. Thank you so much!
The ketchup is so gourmet!!!!!
I’ve made pancakes out of cornbread mix before.
I love polenta fries in the air fryer! Def gonna try your ketchup recipe
I hope you love it!! It's so easy and it tastes so good!
Yassss girl, Johnnycakes are so good. 🤗🤗🤗🤗 Yours are beautiful 😍
Okkk YAS! Johnnycakes is the name I couldn’t remember!! Thank you for that!
@@flourishingmiranda anytime! 😍❤️
I'm always trying to use up things in my freezer too. I keep a running list of items and the order I should use them in. Great job creating delicious meals!
Great idea! I do that too hence why that list was in my pantry! I start looking at what I have when I'm making meals and make a list of what I want to use up and than write out the ideas that come from those items!!
Great video. I love using up pantry items and also don't do alot food storage anymore other than canning what I need. I have never had cornmeal pancakes but will be soon as they look delicious. Thank you for putting up the cost per meal. I really appreciate all the thought and love you put into your videos 👍
Thank you so much!
I've had polenta in my cupboard for EVER! So I love these ideas, thanks Miranda 😊
You’re welcome!!!
Delicious-looking meals! Don't forget to check your beans for stones. I used to think it was not necessary because I'd never found one but I think it depends on the brand. I bought some mayocoba beans (delicious btw) from a different brand than the ones I'm used to and there were like 5 pebbles in there!
Yes!! That’s why you see me rinsing and checking for so long!!
@@flourishingmiranda I just thought I’d share because I never used to do it. Idk what compelled me to look that day but I was shocked! I’ve never found one again lol
Yes good tip to leave! It would be awful to bite into your cooked beans and crunch on a rock!!
@@flourishingmiranda for real. Not to mention hurting your teeth.
Great inspiration! All those recipes look very tasty :) I have some frozen strawberries I wanted to use up and I'm getting tired of smoothies haha, so I think I'll make some pancakes with homemade fruit syrup!! Thank you for the great ideas and recipes
Sometimes its just so fun to change it up from our normal! I totally get it!
Congrats on the name change and thank you, as always, for the recipes!
Thank you so much!!
I've cut polenta like frys, baked them and served with leftover spaghetti sauce. Can be served as a meal or appetizer
YUM! I haven't pulled out my air fryer in months!!
Great video! I've always wanted to try making my own ketchup but have never done so. Also, those cornbread pancakes look delicious! I have lots of odds and ends to use up in my pantry now, including an opened bag of cornmeal. You've just given me an idea!
Same but you need to make your own!! It’s so good! And yay I’m so happy I could help you use something up but warning you’ll be addicted to cornmeal pancakes!! They’re so good!
GREAT video! Love you ideas. So helpful
Thank you 🌸
Glad it was helpful!
I’ve had a version of the cornbread pancakes. Mine are thicker & we call them corn fritters. They are delicious. I love cornmeal gravy too which southerners call sawmill gravy. I have all the ingredients for that soup plus I have some cabbage that needs to be used.😍
I always thought fritters had veggies -- I grew up in the tippy top north I know nothing about southern food but yummmmmmmmm! Okay I just made a cabbage recipe YESTERDAY that’ll be in a video Saturday! So you might need to get more fair warning!
@@flourishingmiranda they usually do. Sometimes I put corn in them but sometimes I make them plain. Yay….I love cabbage 🥰
I love Johnny cakes
So so good!! We need to make more soon!
Polenta are actually corn grits.
Oh yes that's right! I knew that!!
We keep a fully stocked working pantry and have some long term food storage, but always did before the end of 2019/start of 2020 when the pandemic hit. But this is also something I grew up having, at least a basic pantry, and once I had my son I wanted to make sure we always have several months of basics on hand, that way when things got tight, we always had something to eat. Loved the ideas you shared with us!
Quick question, I'm curious to know why you don't use much, if any oil at all when you're cooking? I can understand not using it from a gastric issue standpoint.
When I first went plant based I came across the starch solution! I had never really used oil in my cooking because I think veggies cooked in oil is very heavy but when I went PB and saw the reasons why many don’t use it I just continued!! I eat oils in foods if it’s in it, but not to cook with at all anymore
You can add some molasses to the brown sugar to make it moist again
That’s not something I ever keep on hand ❤️
I would have added chia seeds to the strawberries. Looks delicious.
I’ve done that before and I like it but my husband isn’t a huge fan of them so I let them out!
Hi Miranda! I really like the pancake recipe. I am starting my own RUclips channel probably in the late spring. I was wondering if you would mind if I use that recipe. I will be doing silent artsy videos with subtitles that have cooking and every day life content. I’m kind of excited. I’m going out with my sister this weekend to get some equipment. 😁 I will give credit where it is due. As always I love your videos. You are a life saver. Peace and love. ❤️
Absolutely! ❤️ I’m so excited for you let me know when it’s up and running! Recipes are meant to be shared!!!❤️ I also feel like recipes can’t be owned-- everything’s been done before under the sun and it’s hard to come up with something complete original now a days!! I hope you find youtube to be a fun creative outlet like I do!!
@@flourishingmiranda thank you! I’m more excited about this than I have been about anything in a long time! I can’t wait!
I store beans in 1.5c portions since that is what a can normally has. Then when a recipe calls for 1 can I don’t have to measure it out.
Yes 👏🏻 I do 1 cup cuz even most recipes I cut back the beans but it’s so nice having them made ahead!!
Hi Miranda! Could flaxseed be a sub for the egg replacer for the corneal pancakes? Can't wait to try this recipe! 😋
Yes ground flax should work!
I have kept my brown sugar in the refrigerator for several decades. It stays soft in the refrigerator.
I can remember my grandma doing this and you just reminded me!!! Thank you!!!
@@flourishingmiranda I was gifted a "brown sugar disc" from Pampered Chef and I think it's just a disc made of terracotta. I haven't tried it yet, but the review on it are good.
Also the fact that you have to add caveats about serving size/cost of food is ridiculous. One would think people would realize every situation/person is different and to just take what works for them and add to it. We eat meat in my house. I don't say your ideas don't work for me. I take your ideas and add meat if I want. Other times, I make as is. And if you get a bell pepper for 79 cents, I don't get upset. I buy my 99 cent one and still make an affordable meal.
Oh Leslie -- if everyone was like you I’d be happy as a clam!!! You didn’t know it was my fault grocery prices vary and gas prices are going up?! 🤣🤣 of course that’s a joke you know that but incase a troll rolls by --
I think it’s so important people listen to their bodies so they’re eating enough!! Sometimes getting someone to click on a video or for RUclips to recommend it I have to put a $$$ amount and some people really do think it’s bible - what I said is $1.50 or less and if I’m wrong they let me know!!
Once I shared a week for eats from Whole Foods for $25 per the title. But my total cost was like $25.87 and this one lady sent me an email to tell me how misleading I am 🤣🤣🤣🤣 people really get hung up on the wrong things when I’m just trying to help! The world can always use a little more love
@@flourishingmiranda you do seem a bit shifty. 😂
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